The Grange Practice

30/03/2026

The Easter bank holiday coming up, please note the below pharmacy opening times.

Please submit your requests with the Friday and Monday closures in mind.

Thanks

The Grange

20/03/2026

📢Antibiotics and vaccine clinics update⬇️
Preventative antibiotics and vaccines are available to:
- anyone who attended the Club Chemistry venue from 5 March to 15 March
- year 12 and 13 pupils at four schools
- University of Kent students living on the Canterbury campus and staff
- close contacts of confirmed or suspected cases.
Find your nearest clinic and check opening times on our website: https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-antibiotic-and...
Important information:
- No booking is needed, just turn up during the times above
- Please bring your NHS number if you have it
- Bring a bottle of water if you can
📍 If you have already left Kent, please contact your GP for advice and access to treatment.
⚠️ Please continue to watch for symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.
➡More information: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/meningitis-information

Updates and information on the meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area.

16/03/2026

More emergency antibiotics are available for people who attended a Canterbury venue earlier this month. Antibiotic tablets are offered to people who do not have symptoms, as a precautionary measure.

People who visited Club Chemistry on March 5, 6 and 7 are eligible for free medication at four temporary clinics.

People who live on the University of Kent campus at Canterbury are also eligible.

No booking is needed and you do not need to bring ID, but bring your NHS number, if you have it. A bottle of water is recommended.

16,000 students in the Canterbury area have already been contacted by the UK Health Security Agency and where needed have been offered antibiotics on the University of Kent campus.

Antibiotic clinic details
Senate Building, University of Kent, CT2 7NZ
Open until 8pm tonight, last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 9am to 8pm.

Gate Clinic, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NG
Open today until 8pm (last patient at 7.30pm and tomorrow from 8.30am).

Thanet Community Health Hub, Northwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2WA
Open tonight from 5 to 7pm and Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 8pm (last patient 7.30pm)

Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BT
From Tuesday, 17 March from 8.30am to 7.30pm

Who is eligible for precautionary antibiotics?
all students and staff living on campus at University of Kent
close household contacts of cases who have been identified by UKHSA or who self-identify as having contact with a confirmed case
Club Chemistry staff
Club Chemistry attendees 5-7 March.
What are the symptoms to look out for?
symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:
a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
sudden onset of high fever
severe and worsening headache
stiff neck
vomiting and diarrhoea
joint and muscle pain
dislike of bright lights
very cold hands and feet
seizures
confusion or delirium
extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking.
If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

16/03/2026

Important Patient Notice: Local Meningitis (Meningococcal Disease) Outbreak

We are aware of the recent reports of a local outbreak of meningitis, and we understand that many of our patients may be feeling concerned. Please read the information below carefully.

Symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia can include:
A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
Sudden onset of high fever
Severe or worsening headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Joint or muscle pain
Sensitivity to bright lights
Very cold hands and feet
Seizures
Confusion or delirium
Extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking

If you are experiencing ANY of these symptoms:

Do NOT come to the surgery or Urgent Treatment Centre.
Please attend your nearest A&E department immediately—preferably QEQM or William Harvey, who are already managing cases.

If you do NOT have symptoms but are worried:
Please do not contact the surgery or A&E.
Instead, contact UKHSA for advice: phe.sshpu@nhs.net
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our community safe.

21/01/2026

All of our systems are now back up and running as normal,
Please visit our website to submit an Anima form and contact the surgery for anyother queries.

Thank you for your patience during the IT outage.

19/01/2026

We are experiencing some IT difficulties this is a county problem. Please bear with us as we try to resolve this as soon as we can.

Thank you for your patience

The Grange

07/01/2026

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued an amber cold-health alert for London. It will be in effect from 6th Jan 2026 until 11th January 2026.

With the drop in temperature, here are a few simple steps for people to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and well.

Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you.

Check the weather forecast and the news.

Make sure you have sufficient food and medicine.

Take simple measures to reduce draughts at home.

Heat rooms you spend most time in, to 18C if you can.
Keep bedroom windows closed.

Wear multiple layers of thinner clothing.

Cold weather makes us all more vulnerable to a range of winter illnesses such as flu, coughs, and colds. If you’re eligible, get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19. Find out more here: Winter vaccinations and winter health.

Get help if needed. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999.

12/12/2025

We are currently experiencing computer issues and cannot access medical records, make appointments or process prescriptions.
This has also affected Anima. We kindly ask for your patience while we wait for these issues to be resolved.
Thank you

The Grange

13/11/2025

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

➡️ Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book at https://f.mtr.cool/tkdozuylpv

11/07/2025

What are the John Hopkins Patient Need Groups (PNGs)?
Patient Need Groups categorise patients into different groups based on the complexity and intensity of their healthcare needs rather than just their medical conditions. Instead of focusing solely on a diagnosis (like diabetes or heart failure) it takes into account a broader range of health characteristics a patient may have. To begin with, we will roll out PNG segmentation to those patients with highest needs, and you may therefore not find a PNG score in your NHS app unless you would be categorised as PNG 10 or 11.
These groups consider factors like the number of chronic conditions, the severity of illness, and the level of support a patient might need. The patients in a particular group have similar patterns of need.
For example:
Red PNG 10 and 11 = complex care needs, patients with multiple chronic conditions requiring regular monitoring and a coordinated care approach.
Amber PNG 5 – 9 = stable chronic conditions, patients with chronic conditions that are well-managed and require occasional support to maintain their stability.
Green PNG 1-4 = healthy, patients without significant health issues who require less intervention and could benefit from preventative care.
As patient needs change over time, their categories changes with them. PNG numbers therefore offer an indication of a patient’s background health, at a point in time.

10/07/2025

Please note there will be no drop in sesion week commencing 14th July.

We hope to see you at the next one.

The Grange practice.

26/06/2025

Accessing Mounjaro for weight loss.

Please Note: Until this service is in place in Kent and Medway, it is not possible to prescribe tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in primary care.

From Monday, 23 June, people living with obesity will be able to be prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss purposes in primary care settings.

This does not mean prescriptions will be provided immediately. It means primary care settings can begin discussions with patients about whether tirzepatide is the right option to improve their health through weight loss.

To be prescribed accessing tirzepatide (Mounjaro) patients must have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 plus and four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions:

type 2 diabetes
high blood pressure
heart disease
obstructive sleep apnoea
abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia).

Mounjuro is the brand name for tirzepatide, a drug which has been licensed and approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for managing overweight and obesity.